1. (v. i.) To feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something.
2. (v. i.) To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly; as, to fumble for an excuse.
3. (v. i.) To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.
4. (v. t.) To handle or manage awkwardly; to crowd or tumble together.
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